Bolik is a convert to the Provincial Church. Employed as a priest of the Seven Mothers he now leads services for the faithful in Red Cow Fort.
He is Estavia Goldeyes' protégé and she fawns over him. Some of the other priests of the mission resent her favoritism and bully Bolik when Estavia is out of sight.
Phargents Grinning-Scar finds him somewhat gauche and Jomes Hostralos finds the ‘stuttering priest’ amusing, but Bolik knows the Seven Mothers are with him every step that he takes.
As a teenager, Bolik was the victim of bullying by both his father and the other children of his home. He stuttered and they would mock his speech. His father, known for his oratory, found his son’s affliction particularly galling. Bolik was withdrawn and timid as a result. Estavia listened to him, recognized his intelligence, and helped him to speak despite his stutter. That kindness drew Bolik to the Seven Mothers.
The enthusiasm of the convert fires Bolik. He is immune to jibes and catcalling. He is earnest and no conversation is safe from his homilies or tales of the goddess. Many find this off-putting. The Red Cow thanes often mock him at feasts for this. At heart though, he is a good listener, kind-hearted, and loyal to his kin so he has had some success.
He has ambitions to build his own slave manor along the Heort Creek, much like those in the Nymie Valley. He knows he will need considerable investment to fund this ambition and has applied to become the Tax Collector for the Cinsina, hoping to skim enough from that to fund his dreams.